Wily animals, mystery, candy

“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”

Eric Carle

A young caterpillar was born on a leaf. He was very, very hungry. The caterpillar ate so much fruit he got a stomachache. He went into a cocoon for two weeks. Then he became a butterfly.

My opinion is that this is a colorful, clever book with lots of surprises. This is my favorite book from kindergarten.

Reviewed by Paul, sixth grade

De Anza Elementary

Baldwin Park

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“Muggie Maggie”

Beverly Cleary

Maggie does not want to learn cursive reading and writing. And no one can make her! Read the book to find out if Maggie finally learns cursive.

Reviewed by Ani, 11

Horace Mann Elementary

Glendale

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“Julius”

Angela Johnson

Maya’s granddaddy gave her a surprise. It was a pig! A pig named Julius. Julius went shopping with Maya and they had a lot of fun. Julius ate lots of peanut butter. They were great friends. Find out what their other adventures were by reading the book!

Reviewed by Safia, second grade

Charles Helmers Elementary

Valencia

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“Mystery of the Mummy’s Curse”

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Are you interested in solving mysteries? Would you like to learn more about how people lived thousands of years ago? If you are, then you should read this book.

Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny Alden, the Boxcar Children, meet a mummy and solve a mystery.

The story is filled with clues, mysteries, Egypt, cooperation, the past and also the present. Read this book to find out about the mystery of the mummy’s curse.

Reviewed by Steffi, fifth grade

Canterbury Avenue Elementary

Arleta

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“Puss in Boots”

Charles Perrault

This story is about a dad who dies and leaves his stuff to his three sons. The youngest one gets a cat. The cat says he will help him if he gives him boots. Find out what the cat is going to help the youngest son do.

Reviewed by Rene, 9

Horace Mann Elementary

Glendale

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“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

Roald Dahl

This awesome story is about a boy named Charlie Bucket. He finds a golden ticket hidden in a candy bar. The ticket lets him into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Four other kids also find tickets and get to go in, but only one comes out a real winner. Read the book to find out about the amazing adventure inside Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory and who comes out the winner.

Reviewed by Megan, 8

William McKinley Elementary

Burbank

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